10 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
10 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
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10 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Start: Bengaluru
Fly:
3h
1
Colombo
— 3 nights
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Fly + taxi:
1h 45min
2
Nuwara Eliya
— 2 nights
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Drive:
3h
3
Udawalawe National Park
— 2 nights
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taxi + Fly:
2h
4
Kandy
— 1 night
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Drive:
1h 45min
5
Sigiriya
— 1 night
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taxi + Fly:
7h 45min
End: Bengaluru
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3
nights
Colombo
3
nights

The commercial capital of the country, Colombo has added modern touches to its colonial-era core, creating an exciting and eclectic coastal city.Venture out of the city with trips to Negombo (Negombo Beach & LUV SL Negombo). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, tour the pleasant surroundings at Galle Face Green, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and pause for some serene contemplation at Borella All Saints Church.
To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Colombo trip itinerary builder tool .
Bengaluru, India to Colombo is an approximately 3-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Bengaluru in January, with highs in Colombo at 36°C and lows at 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Nuwara Eliya.
Things to do in Colombo
Side Trip
Negombo
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Negombo Beach
10:30am, Thu Jan 25

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
3:30pm, Wed Jan 24

Galle Face Green
5:00pm, Wed Jan 24
2
nights
Nuwara Eliya
2
nights

Little England
Sitting high up in the hills, the green and pleasant Nuwara Eliya offers both a rich history and proximity to pristine natural areas.On the 27th (Sat), admire the natural beauty at Hakgala Botanic Gardens, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sita Temple, and then explore the activities along Gregory Lake. On the next day, relax in the rural setting at Bluefield Tea Gardens, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, then stop by Mackwoods Labookellie Tea Centre, and finally admire the natural beauty at Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya.
To find ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Nuwara Eliya attractions planner.
Do a combination of flight and taxi from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Uda Walawe National Park.
Things to do in Nuwara Eliya
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Hakgala Botanic Gardens
11:30am, Sat Jan 27

Gregory Lake
3:30pm, Sat Jan 27

Bluefield Tea Gardens
10:30am, Sun Jan 28
2
nights
Udawalawe National Park
2
nights

One of the primary nature reserves in the country, Uda Walawe National Park provides vital habitat for a herd of Sri Lankan elephants.On the 29th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Udawalawe National Park. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Elephant Transit Home and then look for all kinds of wild species at Udawalawa Safari.
For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Uda Walawe National Park trip builder .
You can drive from Nuwara Eliya to Uda Walawe National Park in 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel to Kandy.
Things to do in Udawalawe National Park
Find places to stay Jan 29 — 31:
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Udawalawe National Park
12:00pm, Mon Jan 29

Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
10:00am, Tue Jan 30

Discover Sri Lanka by Lakpura
12:30pm, Tue Jan 30
1
night
Kandy
1
night

Nestled between mountains in inland Sri Lanka, Kandy proudly bears its World Heritage Site designation while remaining culturally independent and colorfully picturesque.On the 31st (Wed), see the interesting displays at Raja Museum, then steep yourself in history at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, then contemplate the waterfront views at Kandy Lake, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanical Gardens.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Kandy trip builder app .
Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Uda Walawe National Park to Kandy takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Sigiriya.
Things to do in Kandy
Side Trip
Royal Botanical Gardens
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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
11:00am, Wed Jan 31

Royal Botanical Gardens
3:00pm, Wed Jan 31

Kandy Lake
1:30pm, Wed Jan 31
1
night
Sigiriya
1
night

The historic rock of the same name dominates the landscape of World Heritage-listed Sigiriya, where the steep and striking lava plug contains the ruins of an ancient empire.On the 1st (Thu), make a trip to Pidurangala Rock, don't miss a visit to Sigiriya World Heritage Site, and then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at sigiri art gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Golden Cave Temple and then explore the fascinating underground world of The Golden Temple.
For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Sigiriya trip builder .
You can drive from Kandy to Sigiriya in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Sigiriya
Side Trip
Golden Temple of Dambulla
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Sigiriya
1:30pm, Thu Feb 1

Golden Temple of Dambulla
12:30pm, Fri Feb 2

Pidurangala Rock
11:30am, Thu Feb 1
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